Madras High Court
WP/38329/2026 of Mr. K. JAYAPRAKASH Vs The District Collector, - Thiruvallur on 29 September 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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CNR: {HCMA012153642026}
Mr. K. Jayaprakash,
Son of Late Chandu Naimbiyar,
No.22/146, Dr. Subba Rao Nagar,
Chooalaimedu, Chennai-600 094.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector, - Thiruvallur O/o District Collectorate Office, Thiruvallur District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Office,
Hari Ram Nagar,
J.N. Road,
Thiruvallur - 602 001.
3. The Tahsildhar - Avadi Taluk,
Modern City,
Deena Dayalan Nagar,
Pattabiram,
Chennai - 600 072.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the 3rd Respondent herein to consider the Application dated 23-07-2026 of the Petitioner to fix the date and conduct the Survey to Demarcate the Boundary of the property bearing Plot No.188, Ganapathy Nagar, measuring 1890 Sq.ft., comprised in Old Survey No.11/3, 11/8, Re- Survey No.11/1A4, Presently Old T.s. No.9/15 in Block No.23, Ward No.C, in Kovilpathagai Village, Avadi Taluk, Thiruvallur District, in accordance with title deeds.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S. RAJENDRAN
For Respondent(s):
M/s.A.Bakkiya Lakshmi,
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent to survey the petitioner’s land by considering the petitioner’s application dated 23.07.2026.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property, having purchased Plot No. 188, measuring an extent of 1,890 sq. ft., comprised in Old Survey No. 11/3 (part), as per Patta No. 790, Re-survey No. 11/1A4, and presently situated in T.S. No. 9/15, Block No. 23, Ward C of Kovilpathagai Village, Avadi Taluk, Tiruvallur District, by virtue of a registered Sale Deed bearing Doc. No. 16747 of 2018 dated 13.12.2018. The petitioner submitted an online application dated 23.07.2026 to the 3rd respondent to conduct a field survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property for the purpose of a patta transfer. Since the said application has not been considered till date, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. Learned Additional Government Pleader who accepts notice on behalf of the 3rd respondent would submit that the petitioner’s land will be surveyed and demarcated and thereafter, online patta would be issued based on his
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application dated 23.07.2026 along with necessary police aid, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
5. Considering the submissions made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner’s application dated 23.07.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties and issue online patta, within a period of Six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and other parties concerned. If any need arises for Police assistance, the jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey.
6. In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the official respondents shall not adjudicate upon the question of title. The petitioner and the concerned parties are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court for recovery of possession and for appropriate reliefs in accordance with law. The official respondents shall not involve themselves in such proceedings or take any action affecting the rights of the parties unless specifically directed by the competent Civil Court.
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7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 29-09-2026 SK To
1. The District Collector, - Thiruvallur O/o District Collectorate Office, Thiruvallur District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Office, Hari Ram Nagar, J.N. Road, Thiruvallur - 602 001.
3. The Tahsildhar - Avadi Taluk, Modern City, Deena Dayalan Nagar, Pattabiram, Chennai - 600 072.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SK WP No. 38329 of 2026 29-09-2026